In this master's thesis we discuss the role of intergenerational relations in everyday life in the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICT). In this context, we also focus on addressing the relationship between young and old in domestication of ICT in Slovenian households, as this is a poorly researched area. With a comprehensive review of the literature and results of empirical research we examine issues related to the stages of buying decision-making process regarding ICT and the role of opinion leaders in the context of intergenerational relations and their importance in ICT consumption in households. By analyzing the content of reports prepared by students based on interviews with family members, our research shows that the relationships of family members in buying decision-making process as well as the use of ICT are based on intergenerational connections. Our analysis showed that opinion leaders play a particularly important role in buying decision-making process, especially tech savvy younger men. We also found that older generations often turn to younger ones regarding the purchase and use of ICT. Even though older people are used of getting help from younger generations we perceive that this is not always self-evident. Finally, domestication of ICT seems to bring changes in the dynamics of intergenerational family relations in Slovenian households, which are subject to a complex intertwining of different contexts and factors that require further research.
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